Topic: Matrix using a UA-5

[deadheadcorey]

Do I need 2 bit buckets to do a matrix with the UA-5?

[Brian Skalinder]

No.  The UA5 acts similar to a mixer, combining the two front 1/4"|XLR inputs with the two rear RCA inputs:  Front L + Rear L, Front R + Rear R.  You control the relative level of each input separately:  the front inputs have individual channel gain control, the rear inputs have a shared gain control.  The end result is a two-channel digital output.

[deadheadcorey]

No.  The UA5 acts similar to a mixer, combining the two front 1/4"|XLR inputs with the two rear RCA inputs:  Front L + Rear L, Front R + Rear R.  You control the relative level of each input separately:  the front inputs have individual channel gain control, the rear inputs have a shared gain control.  The end result is a two-channel digital output.

Okay thanks. So really the only thing I have to worry about is possibly a sound delay from the sbd feed?

[Hypnocracy]

No.  The UA5 acts similar to a mixer, combining the two front 1/4"|XLR inputs with the two rear RCA inputs:  Front L + Rear L, Front R + Rear R.  You control the relative level of each input separately:  the front inputs have individual channel gain control, the rear inputs have a shared gain control.  The end result is a two-channel digital output.

Okay thanks. So really the only thing I have to worry about is possibly a sound delay from the Taper Section Microphone feed?

You can go Stage Lip with your microphones to help with alignment

[runonce]

No.  The UA5 acts similar to a mixer, combining the two front 1/4"|XLR inputs with the two rear RCA inputs:  Front L + Rear L, Front R + Rear R.  You control the relative level of each input separately:  the front inputs have individual channel gain control, the rear inputs have a shared gain control.  The end result is a two-channel digital output.

Okay thanks. So really the only thing I have to worry about is possibly a sound delay from the sbd feed?

Its actually the AUD mics that have the delay.

If you are recording a full SBD mix where you know all the whole band is "in the mix" -  keep the AUD mics a bit lower than the board - just roll them in enough to hear them...but not loud enough to announce them or make them the leading sound. Good for theaters and bigger venues.

If its a partial SBD mix (like vox, keys, acoustic guit) - you are better off trying to get your AUD mics on the stage - and run both as close to maximum as you can. This is a great technique for getting a nice big sound out of little clubs and bar settings.